Substance Awareness

A set of 12 flashcards designed for 7th and 8th graders to practice refusal skills regarding drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure. The material includes a refusal strategy reference guide and scenarios styled as vintage index cards for role-playing exercises.

A comprehensive, high-impact educational slide deck on fentanyl awareness, counterfeit pills, overdose signs, Naloxone (Narcan) administration, and youth decision-making.

A set of 12 flashcards designed for 7th and 8th graders to practice refusal skills regarding drugs, alcohol, and peer pressure. The material includes a refusal strategy reference guide and scenarios styled as vintage index cards for role-playing exercises.

A vibrant, counselor-led Red Ribbon Week slide presentation tailored for 1st and 2nd grade students. Guides young learners through healthy body choices, medicine and safety rules, identifying trusted adults, and taking a proud healthy hero pledge.

A multi-lesson unit designed to build mental health literacy, identify internal system alerts (Anxiety, Depression, Anger), and develop a sustainable toolkit of coping strategies. Students explore the 'Wellness Spectrum', 'Neuroplasticity', and the deceptive nature of 'System Bypasses' like substances.

A comprehensive exploration of how substances affect both the brain's reward system and the physical health of the body's vital organs over time.

A 2-day condensed unit for 10th-grade sports nutrition focused on identifying industry "Red Flags" and expert consensus for supplement safety. Students complete a digital Label Hunt and a final synthesis assessment to demonstrate mastery.

A multi-day substance awareness and prevention sequence for high school students exploring substance neurobiology, risk assessment and warning signs, and proactive refusal and support strategies.

This sequence explores the critical distinction between therapeutic use and illicit misuse of prescription stimulants. Students analyze case studies, legal ramifications, and ethical implications while developing healthy alternatives for academic focus and stress management.

A 5-lesson sequence for 6th graders focused on identifying peer pressure regarding stimulants (energy drinks, pills) and developing practical refusal strategies through role-play and decision-making simulations.

A two-week wellness unit for middle schoolers focused on analyzing influences (media, tech, values) and mastering health-enhancing decision-making models. Students culminate their learning by creating a collaborative research poster on a chosen wellness topic.

A comprehensive, developmentally appropriate mental health literacy curriculum for elementary students (Grades K-4) aligned with the CHPE Framework. This curriculum delivers structured lessons across multiple grades covering emotion identification, physical body signals, trusted helpers, and safe choices, integrated with Zones of Regulation, Second Step, and TRAILS to Wellness.

A multi-lesson unit designed to build mental health literacy, identify internal system alerts (Anxiety, Depression, Anger), and develop a sustainable toolkit of coping strategies. Students explore the 'Wellness Spectrum', 'Neuroplasticity', and the deceptive nature of 'System Bypasses' like substances.

A comprehensive exploration of how substances affect both the brain's reward system and the physical health of the body's vital organs over time.

A comprehensive 4-week high school health unit covering mental health, nutrition, substance use, and sexual health. Students analyze health behaviors, influence, and prevention strategies to promote lifelong well-being.

This sequence equips 10th-grade students with the skills to identify and access specialized crisis resources. Students will learn to distinguish between emergency services (911), mental health lifelines (988), and specialized support for domestic violence and substance use, culminating in the creation of a personalized crisis resource plan.